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Udonis Haslem had a confrontation with a courtside fan in Wednesday's game at Detroit.

Obviously, any confrontation with a fan in Detroit will get plenty of attention. Haslem walked over to the fan after the Pistons called a time out, and he was pulled away from the fan by his teammates before making any contact. "You know how fans get some times? They get real disrespectful," Haslem said the game. "It wasn't nothing racial or sexist. It was a lot of disrespect." The league will likely be looking at this, but Haslem has been a pro's pro in his 14-year career. Nov 23 - 11:45 PM

"I’m what you consider a man’s man, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that there’s an emotional attachment between me and Dwyane," Haslem said. "I’m going to damn sure try [to finish my career with him]. I mean, I don’t know, I guess I’ve got to wait until next summer to see how that goes." The two are incredibly close, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the scenario come to fruition. Sep 17 - 3:04 PM

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Josh Richardson (ankle) will not play Friday vs. the Cavs, but "might" play Saturday in Chicago.

Richardson re-joined the team on Friday in the middle of their road trip, so there was some hope he would suit up in Cleveland. However, Coach Spo told reporters that Richardson won't return to the lineup for Friday's contest. Nonetheless, the fact that Richardson flew out to join the team is obviously a positive sign. Per the team, he will be re-evaluated in hopes that he can play some minutes on Saturday

Waiters has missed Miami's previous four games and will miss at least four more, as he won't travel on Miami's upcoming three-game road trip. The earliest he'll be eligible to return will be Monday, December 12th, when the Heat return home to play the Wiz. Waiters was playing arguably the best basketball of his career before injuring his groin. In the six games prior to his injury, he was averaging 18.7 points, 5. assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 3-pointers.

McGruder twisted his ankle on Wednesday and was listed as questionable for Friday. However, McGruder vowed he would be ready for Friday. The Heat need him, as they are down to just nine healthy bodies. He has played a ton of minutes since being inserted into the starting lineup once the injuries hit the Heat. Over Miami's last eight games, McGruder is averaging 8.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 triples in 33.7 minutes per game

Justise Winslow (wrist) will not play Tuesday vs. the Knicks and he will not travel with the team during their upcoming three-game road trip.

Head coach Erik Spoelstra did say that Winslow was making progress with the wrist injury, so perhaps he can get back on the court for Monday's (Dec. 12) home game against the Wizards. Dion Waiters (groin), Josh Richardson (wrist, ankle), Luke Babbitt (hip) and James Johnson (rotator cuff) will also miss Miami's upcoming road trip, so guys like Wayne Ellington, Tyler Johnson, Derrick Williams and Josh McRoberts should be steady fixtures in the rotation moving forward.

Luke Babbitt (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Cavaliers.

Dion Waiters (groin), Justise Winslow (wrist), James Johnson (rotator cuff) and Josh Richardson (ankle, wrist) were already ruled out, meaning Josh McRoberts will once again get the bulk of the PF minutes on Friday.

James Johnson (right rotator cuff strain) will not play on Tuesday vs. the Knicks and will not travel on Miami's three-game road trip.

The Heat roster has been absolutely decimated by injuries. Like Johnson, Dion Waiters (groin), Justise Winslow (wrist), Josh Richardson (ankle/wrist) and Luke Babbitt (hip) all won't travel on the three-game trip. Miami will have just nine healthy players on the roster. Johnson won't be eligible to return until Monday, December 12th at the earliest when the Heat host the Wiz. Rodney McGruder and Wayne Ellington will benefit by seeing plenty of minutes at small forward.